Police in Pembroke Pines are actively looking for two men suspected of stealing a large quantity of meat from a local Publix supermarket. The incident took place on August 26, 2026 at approximately 12:45 p.m. inside the store located at 1657 North Hiatus Road. Investigators estimate the value of the missing items at $736.
According to the police report, both individuals are described as males between the ages of 18 and 21. Each is believed to be between five feet six inches and five feet seven inches tall. The suspects were seen leaving the premises shortly after the theft, and store surveillance footage captured their movements. Detectives are reviewing the video to identify distinguishing features and to determine whether any additional witnesses saw the men before or after they exited the building.
The investigation is being handled by the Pembroke Pines Police Department’s property crimes unit. Officers have not released further details about the method used to remove the meat from the store, but they have confirmed that the theft prompted an immediate response from store staff and law enforcement. The department has asked anyone with information about the two young men to contact investigators, emphasizing that the case remains open and that the suspects could be located in the surrounding neighborhoods. The search continues as authorities work to locate the individuals and recover the stolen merchandise.
Publix supermarkets are a common target for shoplifting in South Florida, and the chain often works with local law enforcement to deter loss. The Pembroke Pines location, which serves a residential community near the intersection of North Hiatus Road and Flamingo Road, reported no other incidents of comparable value in recent months. Police said the $736 meat theft ranks among the higher-value shoplifting cases recorded in the area for 2026, prompting a focused investigative effort by detectives.